I talk about all things watches with a soft spot for German watchmaking.
Mostly in the USD 2-5K "affordable luxury" range, but I can’t always promise...
We can find a lot of fine watches under 5K if we look hard enough… and isn’t the hunt half the fun?
Watch specs and technical reviews are only one part of the story. Look beyond and join me as I discuss WHY, HOW and WHICH of these watches matter. And I sometimes rant, rave and ponder...
In fact, I’m here to hopefully welcome new enthusiasts in the community and share my thoughts in a casual and approachable way.
What makes you tick?
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I just bought a JDM Seiko titanium solar quartz radio controlled everyday perfect time watch. The perfect grab and hold watch. Never needs a wind or to be set
cheers . . luv the U2
Watchfinder’s video is very interesting as far as outing the brand to the general public and photography wise but I’ve been wondering a lot about how much customisation you can actually get and, even their site isn’t very clear, so this video is absolute gold as far as that information goes. Like you, I’m an absolute sucker for enamel (white) dials, I’m also not a fan of 40mm or + dress watches (7’ wrist) so I was actually surprised I could combine the 38,5mm with enamel and any other kind of customisation I want. I had dismissed D. Dornbluth & Sohn and was looking more into Habring2 bur I kept coming back to how beautifully they finish their movements, so now I know there still in the game. Thx
The longines spirit us such awesome value, amazing history, grade 5 titanium, cosc chronometer movement, such an awesome watch for the price point
I actually prefer the German brands to the Swiss at this point. Muhle Glashutte is a fantastic entry option that flies so far under the radar. Lange is the grail at this point.
I love the Blue Dial of this 43mm Big Pilot's but my only criticism is the exposed case back ... there is no really cohesive ethos in the design. A big Pilot's watch must have an iron case back to protect the movement from magnetic fields. I love these Big Pilot's 43mm 💙 PS: The Top Gun version of this 43mm big Pilot's are coming with ckose case back 👌🏼
Which models are in tegimented steel? Very confusing. 556? 856?
I think you left out 856
I love iwc spitfire my favorite watch since I bought it
50mm l2l is too much
While I agree with your stance - I personally love a tegimented, brushed 556 I with no date, on a H-link - I also feel that Sinn are staying on mission in creating tool/instrument watches. And that is not really an ideal office aesthetic. And do we honestly need tegiment treatment for a responsibly worn office watch, or is this a case of conspicuous over engineering?
I understood that the founder of Leica originally made watches. I am still trying to find a good history reference. If this is truly in their DNA, it seems they should bring this to light on their website....since it is not there, I am questioning my own knowledge at this point.
My Sinn trifecta.... 104 St Sa I white dial on brown leather strap. U50 uncoated on H-link bracelet. EZM3 603 on grey canvas strap.
I bought a used Stowa!!
Got an EZM9,love it. You’re right, Sinn watches are just like Skittles…..can’t have just one.🖖
If you like the watch and plan to keep it in your collection then of-course you should let it be serviced.
Hi, what is your email so you can help me purchase one of these Thx
great video, very informative
I just ordered a 99.1 in an enamel dial, blue engraving. Now the 14 month wait.
what's your wrist size bro? i have a 6,5 and been eyeing on a spitfire, do you think i can pull this off?
Thanks for sharing
Very good video! thank you for all of the information because I wasn’t getting straight answers from my AD. You are 100% correct about the leather strap and the leather lining on the NATO in the summer definitely makes sense to go with metal. I really want to try the brushed metal on this one now!
Like this video, please make a similar video for Habring2! (If not already done so)
I have that exact Sinn...i have been wearing it 24/7 for years
Great video! I appreciate how you discuss the pre-purchase issues we fans always wonder about!
The cat is stealing the show!
I’m so interested in RADO. In the US we don’t see these too often. I wish I could handle them. My wife has a black J12. Looks striking and ages well. I’ve never dropped a watch, so that aurgument carries little weight. Daily living I do scratch watches. An objective review might weigh these realities… my thoughts. Thx for the videos
I have watches made from stainless steel, titanium and ceramic. I've never had an issue with my Omega darkside. For me ceramic is the winner, but each to their own.
Do you have nystagmus or are you reading from the screen
I just found one hidden in Japan for $628 USD.... The ad says its not running but even with a full service from Longines, it will be quite a find!
Bahrens are making incredibly exciting watches. They are creeping out of my price range though, which is a shame, but they're proving to the rest of the world that Chinese watches should be taken seriously.
So many ridiculously beautiful watches. I started the 'hobby' with an ORIS 20+ years ago, and in the last year or so, I've gone down a rabbit hole.
About to dive into GO after tasting Sinn, Muhle Glashutte, and MeisterSinger.
I just bought that same watch. Love it.
I want to order one of those watches. How can I reach out to you, it would be nice to be able to get one with the discount.
Sinn 856 Flieger I, and 856 Flieger II. Both discontinued.
12:31 that 99.3 looks very cool and a custom colour.
Don't get fooled by the 39mm diameter of the spitfire, that 50mm lug to lug makes it difficult to wear below 6.5inch wrists :/
The 856 non UTC? Only problem for your criteria is its bead blasted finish.. still very nice though
Literally, your video knocked me out. Excellent content excellent topic, very good technical detailing . Your only problem in this world of low average politically correctness is that you did not show naked women and panties for high rating. Like the tiger tanks, technically overengineered. Bravo
how much the price for it?
I paid 1000 dollars LESS than retail for an MN24. Crazy how much prices are different to the MN21 Great video and great watch
gotta also throw out Tourby and Dekla! they both make excellent watches for under $5,000
any citizen?
Andrew Morgan the ex ‘Watchfinder’ guy is THE GUY to listen to on any horological point , historical , current , 😂or innovation . Andrew Morgan Watch ‘AMW’ . Great guy . L gooru
Overpriced.
but they have to make money, right? I don't work for free. I mean, Baltic.
Accuracy?
Nice Meistersinger lamp hood in the background!
❤ this review
The benefit of a GMT, for either desk/office or traveler variants, is that you get to keep track of time in another time zone, while the 24H format eliminates the need to know if it's AM/PM. A dual time zone watch can be complicated by having a second set of minute and hour hands to tell another time zone while having to indicate whether it's AM/PM or "day/night". However, a second hour hand for a dual time indicator will suffice without the AM/PM indicator. It would move like the hour hand does in 12 hour increments. Watch companies could add an AM/PM indicator as say, a dot displayed through a small window somewhere. But for most people and in most circumstances, this AM/PM isn't necessary. For instance, if you're visiting London from LA, then you'll set the main time to +7H (and thus the dual time is set to -7H, i.e. the "home" time). That's enough information to let the wearer know what time it is at home, e.g. 12:30 PM in London, means that it's 5:30 AM in LA. It's akin to how we go through the day understanding that say, 1:00 on the watch during the day implies 1:00 PM--a 6:00 on the dual hour hand when home is behind local time implies 6:00 AM. Even if you're halfway around the world and home time is -12H, then you know that if the local time is PM, then home time is the same time but AM. The beauty of that case example is that the dual time hour hand stays hidden under the hour hand, and doesn't clutter the dial. So, when a second time zone doesn't need to be tracked, you can hide it to enjoy more of the dial. Basically, dual time is an underrated and underutilized complication by watchmakers that has its advantages over a GMT. All the wearer must do is set the dual time, know if one's ahead or behind local time, and AM/PM is implied.
Ill buy the Stowa with small seconds…. That Baltic is not bad its good looking